Samira - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Samiravs Hwei

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Samira vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Samira based on 9 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Samira scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Samira vs Hwei matchup.

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Samira Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Samira performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Samira - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Samira
33.3% WR
VS
Hwei vs Samira matchup - 66.7% win rate
Hwei
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Samira vs Hwei Matchup?

Hwei wins the Samira vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 9
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.5
CS / min
5.2
948
DMG / min
1,031
12,508
Gold / game
11,654
371
Heal / min
81
642
DMG Mitigated / min
388
0.1
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Samira vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Samira vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, giving Hwei a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Samira outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Samira reaches their power spikes, while Samira should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a strong advantage in this matchup. Samira players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Hwei overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Samira vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Samira wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

Samira is favored during the laning phase against Hwei, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Samira holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Samira
5.2Hwei
Samira edges out Hwei by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Samira.
Damage
948Samira
1,031Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Samira by 83 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,508Samira
11,654Hwei
Samira generates a commanding 854 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Samira consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Samira
0.9Hwei
Hwei brings significantly more crowd control than Samira, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Hwei far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Samira should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,013Samira
469Hwei
Samira vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 543 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Samira early game win rateSamira0.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei100.0%
Late Game
Samira
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Samira late game win rateSamira50.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Samira at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Samira gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Samira Runes Against Hwei

Precision rune tree - Samira primary runes vs HweiPrecision
Conqueror - best Samira rune vs HweiTriumph - best Samira rune vs HweiLegend: Bloodline - best Samira rune vs HweiLast Stand - best Samira rune vs Hwei
Domination rune tree - Samira secondary runes vs HweiDomination
Taste of Blood - best Samira rune vs HweiTreasure Hunter - best Samira rune vs Hwei
20.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Samira the best tools to compete against Hwei in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Samira matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Samira's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Samira build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Samira matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.97%1526.584513,25956.3%48.1%
50.43%1156.485914,23846.3%52.7%
47.71%1096.390113,76951.2%45.5%
53.85%786.390212,82764.3%41.7%
47.76%676.293613,30850.0%45.7%
49.21%636.886912,50736.7%60.6%
47.06%516.391414,78847.6%46.7%
47.92%486.494513,71225.0%64.3%
46.81%476.483613,65845.0%48.1%
51.16%436.51,01212,58048.0%55.6%
43.24%376.41,00014,50933.3%52.6%
37.84%376.187612,60145.5%34.6%
48.48%336.692213,48947.1%50.0%
51.52%336.599913,66352.9%50.0%
43.75%326.485813,36854.5%38.1%
58.33%246.095114,09766.7%50.0%
59.09%225.983113,06966.7%53.9%
52.63%196.31,01016,88980.0%42.9%
52.94%176.386915,59025.0%61.5%
57.14%146.11,07413,97960.0%55.6%
42.86%146.179713,17716.7%62.5%
35.71%146.897014,08914.3%57.1%
83.33%126.91,19814,168100.0%50.0%
41.67%127.371912,61140.0%42.9%
33.33%126.299912,54733.3%33.3%
30.00%106.21,00313,82450.0%16.7%
80.00%106.31,08815,42175.0%83.3%
33.33%95.594812,5080.0%50.0%
37.50%86.672913,28920.0%66.7%
50.00%86.975113,34133.3%60.0%
71.43%76.695015,415100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.71,11512,97125.0%66.7%
16.67%65.961210,33633.3%0.0%
66.67%66.995112,87866.7%66.7%
60.00%57.095415,431100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.61,42012,49033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.51,42116,483100.0%0.0%
0.00%56.450810,4340.0%0.0%
100.00%57.81,50816,335100.0%100.0%

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Samira vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Samira do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Samira vs Hwei matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Samira's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Samira do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Samira with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Samira do against Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Samira takes over the Samira vs Hwei matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Samira scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Samira vs Hwei matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Samira with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Samira build against Hwei?

The best Samira build against Hwei includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Samira runes against Hwei?

The best Samira runes against Hwei use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 20.0% win rate in the Samira vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Samira counter Hwei?

No, Samira struggles against Hwei with only a 33.3% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Samira players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.

How do I play Samira against Hwei?

When playing Samira against Hwei, play cautiously and avoid Hwei's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hwei in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.